We have many different task types available in iQualify. They are grouped into categories of “like” types.
For each task type below, you'll see a brief description and a link to an article all about that task type with ideas and a "how-to".
Multiple choice
These tasks are all about making a selection.
 | Multiple choiceSelect one or more items from a list.
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 | True/falseA variation of multiple choice set up where the options are True or False.
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 | Multiple choice matrixSelect the items in a table or grid format.
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 | RatingSelect the items in a table or grid format.
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Fill in the blanks (cloze)
These tasks let learners choose how to fill in the blanks within some text (or in a text-based layout e.g a table).
![Thumbnail for cloze type drop down task with the sentence: The quick [blank] fox [blank] over the [blank] dog. And the blanks show fields to type in.](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/652805005/d8c8344ae9a74abac9752be0/Thumb_ClozeDropdown.png?expires=1711573435&signature=53f965fa44b71f2b238bce5549734411b78e12db71d8ecaf218d2943989e50e1) | Cloze with dropdownChoose from a dropdown list to fill in the blank(s).
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![Thumbnail for cloze type response task with the sentence: The quick [blank] fox [blank] over the [blank] dog. And the blanks show fields to type in.](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/652805037/6615f1bf94949c3839b6e086/Thumb_FillInTheBlanks.png?expires=1711573435&signature=af0161286ff543cf7299d05bdf44324f91198a1ac4239bea80f8356f7a3634cb) | Cloze type responseFill in the blanks with free text.
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![Thumbnail for cloze matching task with the sentence: The quick [blank] fox [blank] over the [blank] dog. And the blanks show dotted outlines where items can be dragged and dropped.](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/652805071/ed9e63357b566f844833cc9e/Thumb_ClozeAssociation.png?expires=1711573435&signature=a5d8f2f09ce288c119a06582fae9bf396a48006410168d6afef5dc682e67889b) | Cloze matchingDrag and drop the missing word/s from a predefined list.
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Highlight
These tasks ask learners to highlight an element - either in text or on an image.
 | Text highlightHighlight words, sentences or paragraphs in a given piece of text.
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 | Free drawDigitally draw on an image.
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Written and record
These task types let learners submit something of their own. While these tasks can have automated feedback, they cannot be automarked and will require a facilitator to review and provide a mark and/or feedback.
 | File uploadSubmit a file (or multiple files) of any type.
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 | Essay with rich textSubmit an answer into the text box provided.
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 | Short textSubmit short, definite answers, for example, a few words, or a number.
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 | Video recordingRecord a video file directly in the task.
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 | Audio recordingRecord an audio file directly in the task.
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Sort and match
These tasks let learners drag and drop items from a list of options.
 | OrderDrag and drop items in a list into the correct order.
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 | MatchingDrag and drop items to their matching pair.
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 | ClassificationDrag and drop items into the correct groups.
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Label
These task types are image based and let learners select or label spots on an image.
 | Label with drag and dropDrag and drop items onto areas of an image.
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 | Label with textType into areas on an image.
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 | Image dropdownIdentify/name points on an image from options in a dropdown.
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 | Select hot spotsSelect the hotspot region(s) on an image.
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 | Label with annotationsAdd text annotations anywhere on an image or learners upload their own image to annotate.
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Charts and graphs
These tasks all relate to charts or graphs and let learners drag and drop or draw and label on top of the graph.
 | PlottingDraw points, lines, or shapes on a graph or grid.
More on the Plotting task type. |
 | Number lineDrag and drop items onto a number line.
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 | Line chartDrag points on a chart to the correct position.
More on the Line chart task type. |
| Bar chartDrag bars on a chart to the correct position.
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Maths
These tasks all relate to using mathematical (or scientific) equations and notations.
 | Math cloze (manual marked)fill in the blank with a math symbol or equation with manual marking.
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 | Math cloze (auto-marked)Fill in the blank with a math symbol or equation with auto-marking methods available.
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 | Math essayWrite in a response box, but have the option to add math symbols or equations.
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Other articles you may find useful:
Adding a task to your course - Course authors can add assessed and non-assessed tasks to their courses.
Automarked tasks - Understanding how automarked tasks work for authors, learners and facilitators.
Adding a quiz using tasks - Course authors can create assessed or non-assessed quizzes to add to their courses.
Many ways with tasks - A blog about how you can come up with ideas for tasks which includes a free Task cheat sheet with ideas for tasks for every task type.